Pandemonium
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Intense Emotion
Use 'pandemonium' to describe scenes with strong feelings of fear, joy, or excitement. After the winning goal, there was pandemonium in the stands.
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Hyperbolic Expression
'Pandemonium' can be an exaggeration to emphasize a messy or loud situation. My toddler's birthday was pure pandemonium!
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Negative Connotations
Often carries a negative tone, suggesting a lack of control and order. The unexpected announcement caused pandemonium in the committee.